The 8 Best Fruit Bowls to Store Produce Attractively

What to Look for in a Fruit Bowl

Material

Fruit bowls are made from such materials as wire mesh, wood, glass, ceramic, plastic, and metals. Some materials, including plastic and non-mesh metal, can actually speed up the ripening process, so the fruit needs to be eaten more quickly.

Design

Choose the style that will fit best in your home and will also hold the amount of fruit that you want readily available and on display. Counter space can be at a premium in homes, so a two- or three-tiered fruit basket or a hanging basket can help save you that precious room.

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Volume

How much fruit will you and/or your family eat in a week? If you live alone, then you shouldn’t need as large a fruit basket as someone who has a family. At the same time, you don’t want to go too small since more crowded fruit bowls allow for less air circulation, which can lead to premature rotting.

Ease of Cleaning

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Since it’s important to change or wash your fruit bowl often (in order to lower the risk of fruit flies, mold, or bacteria), pay attention to the care instructions while choosing your piece. If the bowl is more difficult to clean, make sure that it has good circulation. Fruit bowls must also be dried completely to avoid adding residual moisture to your produce, so materials like wood may need more attention than, say, ceramic or glass fruit bowls.

FAQs

Should you keep your fruit bowl on the counter all the time?

Fruit bowls are handy to keep in plain sight during the day, especially to encourage kids to eat their fruit. But, at night, to help keep your fruit at its freshest, you should consider storing the fruit bowl in the refrigerator.

Should bananas touch other fruit?

Bananas produce a gas that can make the fruit around them ripen and even spoil faster than they normally would. Some fruits are more sensitive to this gas than others. Also, keep in mind that not just bananas, but other fruits (including apples), also produce this type of gas.

Do you need to wash a fruit bowl?

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Yes! Fruit bowls, like any other bowl or plate, need to be kept clean and should be washed once a week at least. This can also help to keep those pesky fruit flies away. Make sure it’s completely dry before restocking with fruit.

Why Trust The Spruce Eats?

This article was written by Brigitt Earley, a freelance writer who has spent the last 10-plus years researching the best home goods and kitchen items for various digital publications, including The Spruce and Good Housekeeping. From kitchen storage solutions to small appliances, she’s covered it all.

Allison Wignall, who updated this article, is a writer who focuses on food and travel. She’s always in the kitchen trying to recreate recipes from around the world. Her work has been featured in publications, such as Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Southern Living.

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